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Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,997

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim!i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,300 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $20,162 $22,141 $22,378
Universal garage door opener 350 75 75
Premium Package 4,400    
Umber Package 1,000    
Interior ambient lighting 450    
Rear spoiler 395    
Floor mats 120    
Cargo net 50 40 40
Cargo tray 80 60 60
Remote start 425 350 350
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Tech Package   1,400 1,400
Fog lights   325  
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Universal garage door opener 291 60 60
Premium Package 4,052    
Umber Package 923    
Interior ambient lighting 374    
Rear spoiler 327    
Floor mats 100    
Cargo net 42 32 32
Cargo tray 67 48 48
Remote start 353 280 280
Rear bumper protector, clear tape 62    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Tech Package   1,204 1,204
Fog lights   260  
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 7,345 2,500 2,175
Options (change) 6,591 2,084 1,824
Destination 850 795 795
Total Price $29,495 $26,445 $26,370
Total Invoice $27,603 $25,020 $24,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $682
Model Year201620122012
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim!i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,495$26,445$26,370
Adjustments for Features-2,385-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,110$26,095$26,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$27,603$25,020$24,997
Adjustments for Features-2,232-3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,371$24,689$24,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$308

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620122012
ModelSoulMazda3Mazda3
Trim!i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear bumper protector, clear tape$25  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$5,225$3,190$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,232-3310

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelSoulMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length163.0 in177.4 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height63.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested125030%
Total Not Requested287570%
Umber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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